Java Software Engineer

• Develop and maintain plain Java daemon-based applications running directly on Unix servers.
• Support systems that act as the initial gateway for client trade data entering State Street's investment management workflows.
• Handle heavy database interaction and transaction processing logic.

Depending on candidate strength:

• Lead integration development work, or
• Support core maintenance activities to free senior engineers for strategic integration projects.
• Technical Environment
• Core Stack
• Plain Java applications (non-J2EE / non-Java EE environment).
• Applications run as Unix processes rather than cloud-hosted services.
• Sybase relational database environment with significant backend data processing.
• JIRA used for Agile task management and work tracking.
• Environment Characteristics
• Legacy codebase and mature production environment.
• Team values candidates who can adapt to older systems and proactively learn operational workflows.
• Heavy collaboration with offshore development teams based in Asia.
• Preferred Domain Experience
• Financial Services industry experience strongly preferred.

• Investment management systems
• Capital markets
• Trade flow processing
• Transaction lifecycle tracking
• Mortgage origination experience was specifically noted as less relevant.
• Key Soft Skills
• Ability to independently interpret and execute written technical specifications.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to ask clarifying questions.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable collaborating with local and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational habits and accurate JIRA status management.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum communication practices such as:
• Daily stand-ups
• Sprint tracking
• Task updates in JIRA
• Team & Hiring Context
• Majority of development currently depends on offshore resources.
• Experience with database-heavy enterprise applications.
• Financial services or trade-processing domain exposure preferred.
• Comfortable working onsite and collaborating closely with small local teams.
• Proactive communicator who can navigate complex legacy systems through collaboration and operational understanding.